The Living Room Floor – A Love Story
Sometimes a little chaos reveals what really matters. There’s nothing like a half-empty room to show how rich life really is, as long as you’re willing to sit cross-legged and have a picnic… Iceland, or… We never took a honeymoon. Early in the engagement the conversation went something like this: “Where should we go after […]
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A Time of Lightening—Finding Winter’s Potential
Some people see the winter as an endless stretch of dark and misery. For me? It’s a time to get the creative projects cranking, and see everything as bright. All it takes is a little shift in perspective. I don’t let the winter get me down. I can think of a million reasons to be […]
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Why I Hate Christmas Music (And 5 Reasons I Listen Anyways)
I swear I’m not a humbug. The day after Thanksgiving our tree goes up, the lights come out, and I dive head-first into the Christmas season. But there’s always one thing I dread: Christmas music. And while I might not like it—even hate it sometimes—it turns out the season just wouldn’t be the same without […]
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Why I Wrote This Book (and 5 Reasons You Should Read It)
As you might have heard, I wrote a book, but I probably haven’t told you why. It’s been just over two months since the release of ‘The Education of Ryan Gregori,’ so now is as good a time as any. Turns out, I got more out of it than I expected, and you might too. […]
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It’s Okay to Exist Without an Objective
When is the last time you unplugged, completely? Can you remember a day when you weren’t leashed to your phone or a computer screen? Has there been an instance in recent memory when you took all your obligations, put them on a raft, and set them adrift? Have you allowed yourself to just—float? Me either. […]
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